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WUH to SEM: distance & flight time
Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
7,860 mi
12,650 km · 6,830 nm
15h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,860 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 53m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- WUH — Wuhan Tianhe International Airport · Wuhan, China
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near WUH
- JIU · Jiujiang Lushan Airport131 mi away
- XFN · Xiangyang Liuji Airport147 mi away
Near SEM
Frequently asked questions
How far is WUH from SEM?
The flight distance from Wuhan (WUH) to Selma (SEM) is 7,860 miles (12,650 km, 6,830 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from WUH to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Wuhan and Selma?
Selma is 13 hours behind Wuhan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from WUH to SEM?
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